Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 6.2 Petrol | 6.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 514 HP | 514 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 14.3 | |
| Mercedes CLS consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
|
Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 530 litres | |
|
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes CLS has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Mercedes CLS quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 6000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLS has
|
Mercedes E klase has
| |